LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN, LA - NBC Nightly News reports that an oil rig has exploded in Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. 6 people have been taken to the hospital. No word on their condition. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation will conduct water quality testing. BREAKING: Oil rig has exploded and is burning in Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans; injuries reported. https://t.co/1vx9hcKEpv - @wdsu

LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN, LA - NBC Nightly News reports that an oil rig has exploded in Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. 6 people have been taken to the hospital. No word on their condition. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation will conduct water quality testing. BREAKING: Oil rig has exploded and is burning in Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans; injuries reported. https://t.co/1vx9hcKEpv - @wdsu

SONOMA, Calif. - The home of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz burned to the ground in the deadly California wildfires but his widow escaped, her stepson confirmed to USA Today Thursday. 78-year-old Jean Schulz evacuated before flames engulfed her hillside home Monday and is staying with a daughter, Monte Schulz. The Schulzes built the split-level home in the 1970's and the cartoonist lived there until his he passed away in 2000.

SONOMA, Calif. - The home of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz burned to the ground in the deadly California wildfires but his widow escaped, her stepson confirmed to USA Today Thursday. 78-year-old Jean Schulz evacuated before flames engulfed her hillside home Monday and is staying with a daughter, Monte Schulz. The Schulzes built the split-level home in the 1970's and the cartoonist lived there until his he passed away in 2000.

Ultimate fall fort: people are building life-size pumpkin houses Whether you decorate with them, carve them, or bake them into a delicious pie, fall isn't complete without pumpkins. Ahead of your next trip to the pumpkin patch, we thought we would offer a creative suggestion: crafting a pumpkin home. Across the country, dozens are ditching the traditional treehouses or blanket forts and instead are using pumpkins to create an elaborate place to sip a pumpkin spice latte and w...More >>

Ultimate fall fort: people are building life-size pumpkin houses Whether you decorate with them, carve them, or bake them into a delicious pie, fall isn't complete without pumpkins. Ahead of your next trip to the pumpkin patch, we thought we would offer a creative suggestion: crafting a pumpkin home. Across the country, dozens are ditching the traditional treehouses or blanket forts and instead are using pumpkins to create an elaborate place to sip a pumpkin spice latte and w...More >>

CALIFORNIA - More than 30 people have died in the deadliest week of wildfires in California history. The victims include a couple who recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, a woman born with a spinal defect who worked to help others despite her own troubles and a woman who died in her husband's arms as they sought safety in a backyard swimming pool. A look at some of those who were killed in the blazes: TIMID AND

CALIFORNIA - More than 30 people have died in the deadliest week of wildfires in California history. The victims include a couple who recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary, a woman born with a spinal defect who worked to help others despite her own troubles and a woman who died in her husband's arms as they sought safety in a backyard swimming pool. A look at some of those who were killed in the blazes: TIMID AND

ALBUQUERQUE, N.Y. - A fence is going up around the real Albuquerque house made famous by the methamphetamine-making character Walter White. Albuquerque's NBC station KOB4 says the owners are installing a 6-foot wrought iron fence on the front of the house used in the TV series "Breaking Bad," which has been plagued by countless fans wanting a snapshot or attempting to recreate an infamous scene from season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.Y. - A fence is going up around the real Albuquerque house made famous by the methamphetamine-making character Walter White. Albuquerque's NBC station KOB4 says the owners are installing a 6-foot wrought iron fence on the front of the house used in the TV series "Breaking Bad," which has been plagued by countless fans wanting a snapshot or attempting to recreate an infamous scene from season

How scary is this? Sunroofs are shattering above drivers as they are on the road. An exploding sunroof might sounds like a freak occurrence, but according to a new Consumer Reports investigation, the problem is more common than first thought. The report says part of the problem could be the type of glass being used. They are often made with tempered glass instead of laminated glass. Want to know who topped the list? The report compiles all the incidents rep...

How scary is this? Sunroofs are shattering above drivers as they are on the road. An exploding sunroof might sounds like a freak occurrence, but according to a new Consumer Reports investigation, the problem is more common than first thought. The report says part of the problem could be the type of glass being used. They are often made with tempered glass instead of laminated glass. Want to know who topped the list? The report compiles all the incidents rep...

BUFFALO, N.Y. - How do you celebrate our new lattes in Buffalo, New York? With actual Buffalo-flavored lattes! Come try one from now until 10/20 while supplies last at the Tim Hortons at 3470 Main St in Buffalo, NY 14043 and at 4849 Transit Rd in Depew, NY 14214. We've all heard our fair share of unlikely food pairings, but Tim Hortons' latest latte creation may just take the cake. Behold: the Buffalo Latte. Why eat your Buffalo wings

BUFFALO, N.Y. - How do you celebrate our new lattes in Buffalo, New York? With actual Buffalo-flavored lattes! Come try one from now until 10/20 while supplies last at the Tim Hortons at 3470 Main St in Buffalo, NY 14043 and at 4849 Transit Rd in Depew, NY 14214. We've all heard our fair share of unlikely food pairings, but Tim Hortons' latest latte creation may just take the cake. Behold: the Buffalo Latte. Why eat your Buffalo wings

Would you move your family into a home where someone had been murdered? Or fall asleep hearing footsteps when no one was really there? What if you got it for a 'screaming' good deal? While many are quick to say no, a Realtor.com 'Haunted Homes' survey says that some homeowners are open to the idea of living with ghoulish house guests if it means more home for their money. The survey of 1,000 people found that 33% of people said they are open to living in a haunted house

Would you move your family into a home where someone had been murdered? Or fall asleep hearing footsteps when no one was really there? What if you got it for a 'screaming' good deal? While many are quick to say no, a Realtor.com 'Haunted Homes' survey says that some homeowners are open to the idea of living with ghoulish house guests if it means more home for their money. The survey of 1,000 people found that 33% of people said they are open to living in a haunted house

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The Latest on country singer Jason Aldean's return to the stage (all times local): 10:25 p.m. Country star Jason Aldean took a defiant tone as he resumed his tour almost two weeks after a gunman opened fire during his show in Las Vegas, killing 58 people. Aldean said he won't be shaken by anyone trying to make Americans live in fear. Three songs into his Thursday performance in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aldean said he

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The Latest on country singer Jason Aldean's return to the stage (all times local): 10:25 p.m. Country star Jason Aldean took a defiant tone as he resumed his tour almost two weeks after a gunman opened fire during his show in Las Vegas, killing 58 people. Aldean said he won't be shaken by anyone trying to make Americans live in fear. Three songs into his Thursday performance in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aldean said he